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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.28, 568.74 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.28, 568.74 and 216.68 is: 324.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.28 : 568.74 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.28/568.74 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.28x = 568.74 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.28x = 123,234.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,234.58/379.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.92

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